19 h. ago Monsoon rains and flash floods claim 72 lives across Pakistan in 10 days

ISLAMABAD – Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 72 people and injured 130 across Pakistan over the past 10 days, according to data released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). From June 26 to July 6, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest number of fatalities at 28, followed by Punjab with […]

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67 h. ago India unveils $234 million drone push after border tensions with Pakistan

India is preparing to launch a massive $234 million incentive programme to boost its domestic drone industry following recent military clashes with Pakistan, sources revealed on Friday. The move is aimed at reducing dependency on imported drone parts and developing a strong local manufacturing base for both civil and military use. The planned programme, set […]

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5 d. ago Google faces possible €525 million fine in France over gmail ad tracking

Google may soon be hit with a massive €525 million fine in France after regulators accused the tech giant of breaching privacy laws through Gmail’s ad practices. If finalized, this would mark the largest fine ever issued by France’s data protection authority. The Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL) is investigating claims that […]

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8 d. ago PTA to block SIM cards issued to deceased individuals starting june 30

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will begin blocking SIM cards registered to deceased persons from June 30, 2025, to curb the growing misuse of inactive identity records in financial fraud, terrorism, online scams, and illegal activities. This nationwide operation follows a data-sharing agreement with NADRA, which provided the PTA with verified records of CNICs belonging […]

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1 week ago Leghari: Investment plan for energy sector to be launched soon

Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Thursday unveiled that Pakistan would soon launch a comprehensive investment

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2 w. ago Pakistan goes electric: New EV policy aims to transform transport by 2030

ISLAMABAD — The Government of Pakistan has unveiled the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, aiming to transform the country’s transport sector with clean, affordable, and energy-efficient mobility solutions. The policy sets a bold target: 30% of all new vehicles sold by 2030 will be electric. Addressing a press conference, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant […]

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3 w. ago Ahsan Iqbal unveils Rs. 4.2 trillion development budget to lead Pakistan from crisis to confidence

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal presented Pakistan’s Development Budget for 2025–2026, highlighting a strong shift from crisis to confidence. He reminded the nation that just two years ago, Pakistan was on the edge of economic collapse. Now, the country is focusing on growth, stability, and transformation. The GDP has started to rebound with 2.7% growth this […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan unveils green maritime strategy to modernize ports and fisheries

Pakistan is rolling out a new maritime strategy focused on green ports and climate-resilient infrastructure. Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced this after high-level review meetings. The government aims to cut environmental harm while boosting economic growth through sustainable port upgrades and maritime reforms. At Port Qasim Authority, officials reviewed a 10-year plan to […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan unveils national big data portal and quantum valley to power digital future

Pakistan took a major leap in digital transformation as Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal officially launched the National Big Data Portal on Thursday. Developed by LUMS and backed by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the platform will offer centralized access to public data for researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and citizens. It includes geo-tagged data from over […]

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3 w. ago Climate change increases trend of employment in green, digital transitions

The future of employment in green and digital transitions in response to the escalating impacts of climate change and expanding opportunities of the digital revolution, economies are ramping up investments in green and digital transitions. These transformative shifts offer significant potential to driving large-scale job creation and fostering sustainable economic growth. According to an International […]

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